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When parents in New York State make the decision to get divorced, it is often very difficult because they know that the divorce will have significant impacts not only on each other but also on their children. One of the biggest factors that must be addressed in any divorce where children are involved is in…

Parents who share custody of a child may run into contested issues throughout the course of their co-parenting. One such issue that often arises is when the custodial parent wishes to move to a location that would make it very difficult to maintain the current custody arrangement. Of course, the noncustodial parent may fear that…

Parents who are going through a divorce have to address some very emotional issues when it comes to matters related to the children. One of the most frequently contested issues related to the children is that of custody due to its emotional nature. When it comes time to determine physical custody, there are two options…

Couples who are getting divorced in New York State all have one thing in common: they must divide all of the marital assets and liabilities that were acquired throughout the duration of the marriage. Of course, the way by which the division of property occurs can vary from case to case. While some couples may…

Any time a court makes a decision, which is known as an order, the individuals impacted by the order are legally obligated to abide by it. Court orders are often related to matters of child support, child custody, parental visitation, spousal maintenance, and equitable distribution. Unfortunately, there are some occasions in which one of the…

Recently, the United States signed a new tax bill into law. The bill impacts a wide variety of matters, one of those being divorces and alimony. Any divorce or separation agreements that are signed in 2019 will be subject to the new laws if alimony is a factor in that agreement. Alimony is when one…

Some of the most frequently disputed matters in any divorce are those related to child custody. Parents who are facing a child custody dispute may be required to go through the child custody mediation process. Some parents actually choose to go through child custody mediation regardless of whether there is a dispute of custody, as…

There are frequently situations that involve not being sure who the biological father of a child is. These situations must be handled very delicately, as they are very stressful for everyone involved. When paternity must be established, the mother typically requests a paternity petition through the court. Once the court agrees that a paternity petition…

When a couple in New York feels as though their marriage is no longer working, they may consider getting a divorce. There are several steps of a divorce that must occur before it can be finalized and the couple can go their separate ways to start their new lives. One such factor of divorce is…

Many people that go through divorces wonder what they can do to expedite it. Divorces are known to be long and drawn out and emotional, which they typically are. However, there are several ways that a divorce can be expedited. One aspect that typically speeds up a divorce is by having a prenuptial agreement in…